Question
Read the passage given below and answer the following questions from (i) to (v).
A system in thermodynamics refers to that part of universe in which observations are made and remaining universe constitutes the surroundings. The surroundings include everything other than the system. System and the surroundings together constitute the universe. The universe = The system + The surroundings However, the entire universe other than the system is not affected by the changes taking place in the system. Therefore, for all practical purposes, the surroundings are that portion of the remaining universe which can interact with the system. Usually, the region of space in the neighbourhood of the system constitutes its surroundings.
The wall that separates the system from the surroundings is called boundary.
Types of the System We, further classify the systems according to the movements of matter and energy in or out of the system.
By conventions of IUPAC in chemical thermodynamics. The q is positive, when heat is transferred from the surroundings to the system and the internal energy of the system increases and q is negative when heat is transferred from system to the surroundings resulting in decrease of the internal energy of the system.
Let us consider the general case in which a change of state is brought about both by doing work and by transfer of heat. We write change in internal energy for this case as: $ \triangle{\text{U}}=\text{q}+\text{w}$
For a given change in state, q and w can vary depending on how the change is carried out. However, $\text{q}+\text{w}=\triangle{\text{U}}$ will depend only on initial and final state. It will be independent of the way the change is carried out. If there is no transfer of energy as heat or as work (isolated system) i.e., if w = 0 and q = 0, then $ \triangle{\text{U}}=0.$ The equation i.e., $ \triangle{\text{U}}=\text{q}+\text{w}$ is mathematical statement of the first law of thermodynamics, which states that The energy of an isolated system is constant. It is commonly stated as the law of conservation of energy i.e., energy can neither be created nor be destroyed.
A system in thermodynamics refers to that part of universe in which observations are made and remaining universe constitutes the surroundings. The surroundings include everything other than the system. System and the surroundings together constitute the universe. The universe = The system + The surroundings However, the entire universe other than the system is not affected by the changes taking place in the system. Therefore, for all practical purposes, the surroundings are that portion of the remaining universe which can interact with the system. Usually, the region of space in the neighbourhood of the system constitutes its surroundings.
The wall that separates the system from the surroundings is called boundary.
Types of the System We, further classify the systems according to the movements of matter and energy in or out of the system.
- Open System In an open system, there is exchange of energy and matter between system and surroundings. The presence of reactants in an open beaker is an example of an open system. Here the boundary is an imaginary surface enclosing the beaker and reactants.
- Closed System In a closed system, there is no exchange of matter, but exchange of energy is possible between system and the surroundings. The presence of reactants in a closed vessel made of conducting material e.g., copper or steel is an example of a closed system.
- Isolated System In an isolated system, there is no exchange of energy or matter between the system and the surroundings. The presence of reactants in a thermos flask or any other closed insulated vessel is an example of an isolated system.
By conventions of IUPAC in chemical thermodynamics. The q is positive, when heat is transferred from the surroundings to the system and the internal energy of the system increases and q is negative when heat is transferred from system to the surroundings resulting in decrease of the internal energy of the system.
Let us consider the general case in which a change of state is brought about both by doing work and by transfer of heat. We write change in internal energy for this case as: $ \triangle{\text{U}}=\text{q}+\text{w}$
For a given change in state, q and w can vary depending on how the change is carried out. However, $\text{q}+\text{w}=\triangle{\text{U}}$ will depend only on initial and final state. It will be independent of the way the change is carried out. If there is no transfer of energy as heat or as work (isolated system) i.e., if w = 0 and q = 0, then $ \triangle{\text{U}}=0.$ The equation i.e., $ \triangle{\text{U}}=\text{q}+\text{w}$ is mathematical statement of the first law of thermodynamics, which states that The energy of an isolated system is constant. It is commonly stated as the law of conservation of energy i.e., energy can neither be created nor be destroyed.
- $\triangle\text{U}=\ ....$
- q + w
- q + v
- q + m
- q + z
- Which of the following is not an example of state variable?
- Pressure
- Ionic radius
- Volume
- Amount
- $\triangle\text{U}=\text{q}+\text{w}$ is termed as …
- Third law of thermodynamics
- Second law of thermodynamics
- First law of thermodynamics
- None of above
- A … in thermodynamics refers to that part of universe in which observations are made.
- Universe
- System
- Surrounding
- Boundary
- Which of the following is a type if system ?
- Open system
- Closed system
- Lsolated system
- All the above








